25 Feb 2006

In 1970 100 million bottles of all Champagne were sold - in 2000 this had increased to 300 million (305m last year);

There are roughly 100 calories in 19cl of Champagne;

Champagne is the only AC that doesn't need to put 'Champagne' on the label;

A Champagne bottle contains six atmospheres of pressure, the equivalent of a bus tyre;

At harvest time it's all hands on deck, even the tramps around Epernay get picking...

Founded in 1911, Perrier Jouet was the official Champagne House to supply Queen Victoria. This is a consistently-consistent non vintage Champagne, showing good vintage character, lees (toast, brioche, yeast) and a definite class. Very good for the price.